9. The Vapur (Turkey) Could this be the shortest transcontinental crossing? It sure is a memorable one, for the public ferry across the Bosporus navigates
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Iconic Ferries of the World Part 4: North America
9. Staten Island Ferry (USA) With a cult status matched only by the Venetian Vaporetto and Hong Kong’s Star Ferry, the orange-colored Staten Island Ferry
Iconic Ferries of the World Part 3: South America
9. The Slow Boat (Peru/Colombia) If your idea of adventure is falling asleep in a musty hammock, while navigating the mosquito-infested Amazon, you are in
Iconic Ferries of the World Part 2: Asia
12. Olkhon Island (Russia) Baikal, the world’s deepest lake, is known for its ancient origins, mysterious witch doctors, and the third largest lake-island on the
Iconic Ferries of the World Part 1: Africa
1. MV Liemba (Tanzania) A main character in one of WWI’s most bizarre combat theaters, this 110-years-old former Imperial German warship is considered the world’s
MS Estonia – One of the Most Ill-Omened Ships in History
Over the years, it has become something of a tradition to benchmark all maritime disasters to the Titanic, like a game of comparing cards. The
RoRo Ships: Not Pretty but Pretty Useful
Ever wondered how cars and trucks get transported from one continent to another? The answer is RoRo – a special kind of ferry, allowing vehicles